Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
56°
Cloudy
11 am
61°
1 pm
66°
3 pm
68°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
66°
7 pm
63°
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
False ICE reports and protests raise deportation fears in Santa Cruz County. Driscoll’s criticized for not adopting organic farming near schools. Watsonville police seize 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. Fifteen students receive $5,000 scholarships from Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Deportation fears grow in Santa Cruz County as immigration raids, protests escalate across U.S.
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 12, 2025
Driscoll’s has the resources and know-how to shift to organics around schools – so why doesn’t it?
By Woody Rehanek
Jun 12, 2025
Fifteen local students earn $5,000 scholarships from California historical organization
By Ava Turowski
Jun 11, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: June 12 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual Toddler Sto…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 12
Poets’ Circle Poetry Reading Series
Poets’ Circle Poetry Reading Series welcomes Arthur Solway and Laurel Maxwell as the featured readers. Open mic, refreshments. Supported by the Friend…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A major traffic collision happened today at 5:31 a.m. on SR129 near Thompson Road involving a Ford Ranger and a Kia Sedan. One vehicle rolled over and caught fire, but everyone inside was safely evacuated. Four people were involved, and all are conscious and breathing. The road is closed in both directions while the situation is managed. Caltrans is helping with fluids and debris, and tow services have been called for the vehicles.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Los Dos Potrillos at 707 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on June 10 with no critical issues.
- Celebrations Party And Rentals at 1459 Freedom Blvd. Ste 1, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on June 11 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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